11:38 PM,
Dec. 19, 2012

Traffic was slowed on north bound HWY 65 after several crashes due to black ice covering the Lake Springfield bridge.

Written by

Mark E. McCormick
MEMCCORMIC@NEWS-LEADER

Ozark commuters and travelers need to be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions this morning, the Springfield office of the National Weather Service said.

"Right now, things are calm but by (Thursday) morning, after a stormy evening, we will have some light snow in the area and about a 30-degree temperature drop," said Mike Griffin, meteorologist. "It's going to be cold and blustery. It's going to be a drastic change in weather."

In fact, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to plan ahead and drive safely - or not at all - due to the winter storm warning for ...